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The controversial topic was highlighted in a Parliament debate

IN FOCUS: Wuornos shot and killed seven men, claiming at least one was in self-defense. A new Netflix documentary revisits her crimes through never-before-seen interviews with the serial killer, who was executed in 2002. Andrea Cavallier talks to the owner of the Florida biker bar where she drank her final…

Labour’s chief whip has written to MPs to remind them of the times they voted against the government

NEWS ANALYSIS: As the long summer recess approached, the PM dramatically suspended four Labour MPs to reassert his authority. Political editor David Maddox looks at how events unfolded and what it means through the eyes of those involved

COMMENT: The prime minister had no choice but to give in to Labour rebels on disability benefits – but this rebellion has been handled particularly badly, says John Rentoul, who doubts the current PM will see out this parliament

It is expected the contest for Runcorn and Helsby will take place on May 1.

By removing whip from seven MPs, PM makes clear that he is not about to abandon his ruthless mode of operating

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham lead outcry by mayors and councillors amid warnings more than 100 Labour MPs back calls for an immediate ceasefire

Bermondsey MP had whip removed last year after complaint by reporter Henry Dyer about racist comments